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Should all speech be free? How much intolerance should society tolerate?
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Opinion is more compelling than fact. That’s tearing society apart.
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Even if the company call pull it off, are Americans ready to trust fully autonomous cars?
The recent debate between Slavoj Zizek and Jordan Peterson lived up to the hype.
The lack of tall, strong oak trees poses something of a problem for the restoration effort.
In India, a construction boom is fueling a criminal enterprise around one of the most ubiquitous substances on Earth: sand.
Two new reports highlight the stark realities of the modern workforce.
What happens when a small group gets to decide what is appropriate for everyone?
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The neuralnanorobotics are coming.
The real Game of Thrones might be who best leverages the hit HBO show to shape political narratives.
A plan to forgive almost a trillion dollars in debt would solve the student loan debt crisis, but can it work?
In most states, LGBTQ Americans have no legal protections against discrimination in the workplace.
What does this mean for economies?
Having these financial life skills can help you navigate challenging economic environments.
“Earth” features about 30 of the biggest names in entertainment.
The Bajau people’s nomadic lifestyle has given them remarkable adaptions, enabling them to stay underwater for unbelievable periods of time. Their lifestyle, however, is quickly disappearing.
Policy advisor Simon Anholt believes the question we should ask is, which country is the “goodest”?
Upstreamism advocate Rishi Manchanda calls us to understand health not as a “personal responsibility” but a “common good.”
Digitally recording historical sites could serve as insurance in the case of disaster.
Philosopher Alan Watts thoughts on the the all-pervading presence of nature.
What does the power of the online mob hold for tyranny and conformity?
Unlike much of the United States, the South has a culture of honor. While this makes Southerners more polite, it’s also something of a double-edged sword.
China is testing electronic monitoring of students’ attention levels.